Comparing Florida beaches

Our trip back from Orlando took us along the gulf coast of Florida.

Our goal was to compare Florida's beaches to our's in Texas.

And this is pretty much what the beaches along the Atlantic coast look like:

a pretty, golden color sand was present here.

But once you get to the northern coast of the Gulf side, 
it looks more like this:

sugar-like white sand.

This is at St. George Island State Park. 
And it's 8 mile form here to the edge of the park and to the nearest condominium.

Now, you might say, look at those tire tracks on the beach.
Wouldn't it be fun to take a beach buggy?
Well, no. Those are tire tracks from the State Park Ranger. 
You can't take your car on the beach.
You can't even take your dog to the beach.

On the other hand, that has some advantages.

There are no motor noises or pesky creature to bother you…
except perhaps the sea gulls if you are stupid enough to feed them.

Just imagine: 

relaxing on this sand, 
along the palm trees at Panama City Beach.

Or going for a walk along the edge of these blue waters:

Or, how about working on your sun tan?

Yes, there are lots of things to do on these great beaches. 
In addition, a lot closer and cheaper than the Caribbean.
We can see why people like it here.